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Mathematics in Architecture

Mathematics in Architecture

How to recognise special structures in buildings: a brief virtual course with practise
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Description

The aim of the micromodule is to provide students with architectural and mathematical-analysis-related skills. The essential principles of space, shape and volume composition are succinctly mastered, which help to understand the structure of forms and develop the ability to represent complex architectural details and three-dimensional objects while maintaining their size, scale, perspective, and proportions in accordance with mathematical principles. Such skills allow one to understand the principles of creating architectural objects and the challenges that arise from the use of mathematical objects.

The Team

LB
Liepa Bikulčienė
Teacher
0 learners
Study format
Online
Application period
23 December 2024 – 23 February 2025
Study period
1 May – 10 June 2025
Credits
1 ECTS
Pace
10%
Hosting university
Kaunas University of Technology
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Learning outcomes

Application the theory of perspective, golden section, symmetry and curves

Apply the theory of perspective, golden section, symmetry, curves and surfaces to practical mathematical analysis and design problems.

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The analysis of the buildings' architecture

Analyse the architecture of buildings from different perspectives.

ESCO SKILLS

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Information

The micromodule is designed for students, lifelong learners, people seeking personal development, people looking for new hobbies or interests: everyone who is interested in mathematics and wants to know the possibilities of its use in architecture and art.

The challenge for learners is to learn how to use math software to draw shapes and recognize different types of structures in buildings. The good thing is that you will not need a very specific initial knowledge of mathematics and even if you are afraid of mathematics this module is for you. One of the challenges of the module is to show how precise mathematical objects are used in historical and contemporary buildings and at the same time to show the scope of mathematics.

During the micromodule you will get knowledge about proportions, golden section, symmetry, projective geometry, second-order curves, and surfaces and how they can be used in architectural objects. By providing examples and allowing you to choose your own chosen buildings for analysis, specific to the local culture or chosen style you like.

Hosting university

Kaunas University of Technology

Kaunas University of Technology